A selection of Lord McNally's votes

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• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010
• Voted a mixture of for and against more EU integration Show votes 10 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2008–2011
• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011
• Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010
• Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011

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Recent appearances

• Brexit: Preparations and Negotiations - Motion to Take Note 23 Jul 2018

  My Lords, I notice that the noble Lord, Lord Cope, said, “The recess is coming”, with all the passion and fervour of a former Chief Whip. We worked together for a number of years as the usual channels and it was great to hear him again. At home I have a cartoon which I have mentioned in such debates since the early 1960s. Like all good cartoons, it says more than many pages of...

• European Council - Statement 2 Jul 2018

  My Lords, the interventions on Northern Ireland show just how important Ireland remains as this matter unfolds. Will the Minister clarify where Sir Robert Peel now sits in the Conservative pantheon? Is he a traitorous Prime Minister who sold out his party, or is he, in fact, an example to any Prime Minister of someone who put national interest before party interest in the way he carried out...

• Scotland: European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - Statement 14 Jun 2018

  My Lords, I rise for two reasons. First, there is every danger that the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth, will intervene again if any time is left. Secondly, I put to the Minister a saying that was beloved of an old mentor of mine, Joe Gormley of the miners’ union. He said, “Don’t build platforms for malcontents to stand on”—but I fear that that is exactly what the...

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Profile

Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1995

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Currently held offices

• Member, Regenerating Seaside Towns and Communities Committee (since 17 May 2018)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Insurance Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee (19 Nov 2014 to 24 Dec 2014)
• Member, Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Bill [HL] Committee (28 Oct 2013 to 16 Dec 2013)
• Member, Trusts (Capital and Income) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee (19 Jun 2012 to 24 Jul 2012)
• Deputy Leader of the House of Lords (13 May 2010 to 14 Oct 2013)
• The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (13 May 2010 to 18 Dec 2013)
• Leader in the House of Lords, Spokesperson for Constitutional Affairs (8 Jan 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Member, Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) (10 Dec 2008 to 16 Oct 2013)
• Spokesperson in the Lords, Ministry of Justice (27 Jul 2007 to 8 Jan 2009)
• Member, Conventions (Joint Committee) (22 May 2006 to 31 Oct 2006)
• Leader In the House of Lords (22 Feb 2005 to 21 Mar 2006)
• Leader, House of Lords (22 Feb 2005 to 8 Jan 2009)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Lords) (2 Dec 2004 to 16 Oct 2013)
• Member, Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) (2 Dec 2004 to 30 Oct 2007)
• Member, Procedure Committee (Lords) (2 Dec 2004 to 16 Oct 2013)
• Member, House Committee (Lords) (1 Dec 2004 to 16 Oct 2013)
• Member, Committee of Selection (Lords) (24 Nov 2004 to 16 Oct 2013)
• Liberal Democrat Leader in the House of Lords (24 Nov 2004 to 15 Oct 2013)
• Shadow Minister (Broadcasting), Culture, Media & Sport (26 Jan 2004 to 22 Feb 2005)
• Deputy Leader, House of Lords (26 Jan 2004 to 15 Nov 2004)
• Member, Draft Communications Bill (Joint Committee) (29 Apr 2002 to 7 Nov 2002)
• Member, Public Service, Committee on (30 Apr 1996 to 19 Nov 1998)
• Member, Trade & Industry Committee (3 May 1979 to 15 May 1987)
• Member, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) (3 May 1979 to 9 Jun 1983)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 51 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Lords. See all Lord McNally’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 71.24% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 17 annotations on this Lord’s speeches — well above average amongst Lords.
• 15 people are tracking this peer — email me updates on Lord McNally’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1377 times in debates — well above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)